semiferal

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English

Etymology

From semi- +‎ feral.

Adjective

semiferal (not comparable)

  1. Partly feral.
    • 2010, Stanley D. Gehrt, Seth P. D. Riley, Brian L. Cypher, Urban Carnivores: Ecology, Conflict, and Conservation, page 160:
      Semiferal and free-ranging pet dogs tend to form small packs but may be more solitary.

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